Togo Launches Tender For Photovoltaic Power Plant And Storage System

The Regional Emergency Solar Energy Intervention Project (RESPITE) led by the Republic of Togo has commenced the tender process for the procurement of a Photovoltaic Power Plant and Storage System. The initiative, funded by the World Bank, aims to enhance solar energy infrastructure within the country.

Details of the Invitation to Tender:

• Project: REGIONAL EMERGENCY SOLAR ENERGY INTERVENTION PROJECT (RESPITE)
• Contract Title: Procurement of Photovoltaic Power Plant and Storage System for Togo
• Procurement Agency: RESPITE Project Regional Coordination Unit (URC)
• Invitation Date: April 2, 2024
• Project Duration: 12 to 16 months

Key Highlights:

1. Project Overview: The project, under the RESPITE initiative, seeks to bolster solar energy capabilities in Togo, contributing to the country’s renewable energy objectives.
2. Tender Process: The tender will be conducted through international competition, adhering to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations, with bids invited for the design, supply, and installation of the photovoltaic system.
3. Bid Submission: Interested bidders are required to submit technical and financial proposals in separate envelopes to the RESPITE Coordination Unit in Monrovia, Liberia, by June 4, 2024.
4. Bid Guarantee: Bids must be accompanied by a Declaration of Bid Guarantee valid for 150 days from the submission deadline.
5. Beneficial Ownership Disclosure: Successful bidders will be required to disclose beneficial ownership information as part of the contract award process.

How to Participate:

• Interested parties can obtain tender documents from the RESPITE Coordination Unit in Monrovia upon payment of a non-refundable fee.
• The tender documents, available in French, can be purchased for two hundred United States dollars (US$200) via bank transfer.
• Submission of bids must adhere to the specified deadlines and procedures outlined in the tender notice.